SETS Synonyms: 448 Similar and Opposite Words

sets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of set

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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as in chooses

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority set a date for the wedding

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as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding fire losses were set at a million dollars

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as in sits

chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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as in aims

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off

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as in decides

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of finally set some plans for the luncheon

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as in secures

to put securely in place or in a desired position had the jeweler set the diamond again

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as in gels

to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly the gelatin is just starting to set now

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as in puts

to arrange something in a certain spot or position set a book on the table

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as in freezes

to become physically firm or solid the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it

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sets

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noun

plural of set

as in factions

a group of people acting together within a larger group the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale

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as in packs

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set

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as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit a set of tools

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as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

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as in decors

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production built sets for the play

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Recent Examples of sets

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Brink appreciates the example the former league MVP sets for her peers. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 For Greska, however, the slower pace is what sets the journey apart. — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 One of the things that sets F1 apart from most other disciplines in motorsport is the constant in-season development of the cars. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 What sets Liberty Home Guard apart is its extensive list of more than 40 add-on coverage options that allow homeowners to fit their plans to their needs, including coverage for luxury appliances and specialty items. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Though there will be a few hours before dawn when the moon sets below the western horizon, granting peak meteor hunting conditions. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Strangers can become props, and public spaces can turn into film sets no one agreed to take part in. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 When the sun sets, the vibe is moodier and sexier, the room warmed by candlelight and tables furnished with pints of Guinness from the tap or glasses of natural wine. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Corral, a 10th grader in Peacock's biology class, said her approach sets her apart from other teachers. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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Most of the roughly 150 sets of human remains that Hess says are discovered in Pima County every year turn up after monsoon season ends in late September, said Bradley Bartos, assistant professor at the University of Arizona. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Fils also won his only previous meeting with Tiafoe in Miami last year, also in three sets. — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Kravitz has been laying low, last seen strolling London with Styles in matchy sporty sets, and attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in July, also at MSG. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026 Manicures range from a regular dry polish manicure to gel and full sets, with base prices ranging from $90 to $265. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Shop our picks below, including wide-leg jeans, cropped tanks, and lounge sets, starting at $15. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Today’s shoppers are also increasingly spending their money on complete regimens, bundles and sets that have proven results. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 The ride will mix massive physical sets with huge media scenes, the company noted, as guests travel to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda and New York City. — Sean Keane, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 That task made use of all four sets of eyes onboard Orion, Glover said. — Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets

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Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
But the software wrapped around it reinserts the objective on every turn, stores progress to a file, spawns subagents, retries on failure, and keeps going until a verifier says the task is done.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of spawns

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Other times the canvas can still be enormous; what’s small is the intimate story Scott chooses to tell within it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Flexible Options for Different Sleep Needs As consumers look for more personalized ways to improve their sleep environment, not everyone chooses to replace an entire mattress.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chooses

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The free market rate is different from the official rate, which values the rial 29% higher against the US dollar.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
At the top of the range, the offering values Shein at roughly $27 billion — a fraction of its pandemic-era peak valuation.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of values

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The Cohen Building's entrance sits near one of seven turns featured in the Grand Prix race course, Okin said.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Historic Natchez sits high above the Mississippi River, offering remote workers river views, historic architecture, and a relocation incentive for eligible homebuyers.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sits

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Now, nearly a decade later, a new app aims to restore the format and spirit of its predecessor.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Baghaei said the visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and continue Pakistan’s work to promote peace and security in the region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of aims

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Written and directed by Achyuth Vinayak, the film released in theaters in 2023, following a couple whose plan to elope is complicated when the man’s sister decides to elope as well.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
For high-volume production workloads, coding agents, document processing and customer operations that differential decides the purchase order.

— Mark Minevich, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of decides

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However, just as absurd are the directions the story takes from that point on, and the mechanics by which its central family secures their eventual happy ending.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
If no candidate secures a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary, the contest could head to a runoff later this month to determine who takes on Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of secures

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The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026